What is Functional Rhinoplasty?

Functional rhinoplasty in NYC & NJ is performed when a patient’s focus is on restoring medical health issues such as breathing difficulties, obstructive sleep apnea, sleep-disordered breathing, and sinus problems.

Some of the reasons for patients to have functional nose job include the correction of conditions such as prior nasal fracture, nasal valve collapse, vestibular stenosis, saddle nose deformity, and complicated nasal septum deviation.

Most crooked noses with breathing difficulties also fall into this category. Our plastic surgery center specializes in functional rhinoplasty for her patients in NYC & NJ. This nose job surgery is designed to correct documented breathing problems.

Before & After Functional Rhinoplasty NJ

Functional Rhinoplasty In Depth

by Monica Tadros, M.D., F.A.C.S.

An experienced plastic surgeon can achieve functional correction while maximizing aesthetic improvement.

Indications for functional rhinoplasty for patients may include:

  • Obstructed nasal breathing
  • Injury to the Nose
  • Nasal birth defects
  • Nasal bone fracture
  • Nasal cartilage fracture (normal Xray)
  • Nasal septum deviation with a crooked nose
  • Nasal valve collapse
  • Nostril narrowing or stenosis
  • Saddle Nose Deformity
  • Septal Perforation
  • Deformity after nasal tumor

Dr. Tadros accepts most POS and PPO insurance for any medical issues related to the nose as an out of network provider.

Treatment of each condition depends on exactly which part of the nasal anatomy has been violated. Most often, functional rhinoplasty includes a septoplasty to restore the midline foundation of the nose. Upon establishing a strong foundation, restoration may require “osteotomies,” re-breaking the nasal bones to reposition them favorably.

Further support and restructuring may be performed with grafts to reshape the nose and support the nasal tip and middle vault breathing apparatus.

Most commonly, natural grafts are easily taken from your spare septum or ear cartilage. Functional nose job rhinoplasty highlights the importance of Form and Function in rhinoplasty, where breathing and appearance are usually of mutual concern for patients in NYC & NJ, and the Bergen County area.

Before and After Photos
of Functional Rhinoplasty

View before and after photos of patients who had functional rhinoplasty in NJ & NYC performed by Dr. Monica Tadros. Please click on each thumbnail to enlarge to the full-size image.

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Profile view of a woman showcasing rhinoplasty results, highlighting facial symmetry and aesthetic enhancement, relevant to Dr. Monica Tadros' expertise in facial plastic surgery and rhinoplasty in Manhattan.
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Rhinoplasty FAQs

How is Functional Rhinoplasty different from Cosmetic Rhinoplasty?

How is Functional Rhinoplasty different from Septoplasty?

Does Medical Insurance Cover the Cost of Functional Rhinoplasty?

Is Functional Nose Job a Good Option for Me?

Answers from Dr. Tadros